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Should i see a doctor about my hypnagogic hallucinations? i only have them about 3 times a year, but they are usually quite disturbing.

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Dr. K. Mujib Haque answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes see a sleep spec: Get a good sleep specialist to evaluate your symptoms.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Decisions: If you have no other symptoms, it might be best to let it be or merely be evaluated for a possible cause. Most cases are not dangerous but only upsetting. Unnecessary medications can be worse, but some psychotherapy can teach you how to cope. So, eval and maybe therapy. Best! http://voices.yahoo.com/hypnagogic-hallucination-scary-but-treatable-sleep-7728048.html

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

YES: I assume you are talking about hallucinations while falling asleep (this is what hypnagogic hallucinations are)? These are more common than once thought, and nothing may be wrong. The most common condition they are associated with is narcolepsy, although such hallucinations can occur in a number of other conditions, or they can be normal. I would see a neurologist or a sleep specialist.

Answered 7/8/2014

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